** iphoto back up options **

[alpha1phi]

I would like to back up all of my photos (and have a copy stored elsewhere in case of fire/theft etc)

would I be able to get DVD burner to burn thousands of pics to DVD?

easier/cheaper to just get external hard drive and back up, then store in another location

am I better off using iCloud (not sure if there are limitations on size) and/or the safety of this

and/or other suggestions/thoughts?

Thanks!!

 

[Dave Braine]

would I be able to get DVD burner to burn thousands of pics to DVD?

Yes. A bit slow though and depending on the number of photos you may need more than one dvd.

easier/cheaper to just get external hard drive and back up, then store in another location

Yes. Much easier.

am I better off using iCloud (not sure if there are limitations on size) and/or the safety of this

Better? Couldn't say. First 5Gig is free then you pay. Monthly charges for the US are: 20 GB: $0.99, 200 GB: $3.99, 500 GB: $9.99, 1 TB: $19.99.

I'd choose the external drive method.